What is TwitterAPI.io?

TwitterAPI.io is a real-time X (Twitter) API alternative that provides 75+ endpoints covering tweets, users, search, and trends at $0.00015 per read — about 33× cheaper than the official X API ($0.005–$0.010 per read). It uses pay-per-use pricing with no subscriptions or minimums, built for developers and AI agents that need predictable per-call cost at scale.

How much does the X API cost vs TwitterAPI.io?

The official X API charges $0.005 per post read and $0.010 per user/DM/following read on its pay-per-usage tier; TwitterAPI.io charges a flat $0.00015 per read across the same endpoints — about 33× cheaper. For one million reads per month, the official X API costs roughly $5,000 vs $150 on TwitterAPI.io, with the same data structure and no monthly cap on either side.

Does TwitterAPI.io have a monthly cap or rate limit?

TwitterAPI.io has no monthly cap on API calls; it uses pay-per-use pricing with built-in rate limiting and a user-configurable spending limit. This matches the official X API model (which also has no platform monthly cap, only user-set spending limits) but at about 1/33 of the per-call cost, making it predictable for high-volume use cases.

What endpoints does TwitterAPI.io provide?

TwitterAPI.io provides 75+ endpoints covering tweets (advanced search, lookups, timeline), users (profiles, followers, following), trends, lists, spaces, and tweet filtering rules (real-time webhook stream). The endpoint surface is X API-compatible — same resource shape — so existing integrations migrate by swapping the host and using an X-API-Key header instead of OAuth.

API Tutorial

Complete Guide: Login to Twitter and Post Tweets Using API

Learn how to securely authenticate with Twitter accounts and automate tweet posting using TwitterAPI.io with proper 2FA setup and proxy configuration.

Core Requirements

Ensure your Twitter account has 2FA enabled (not QR code method)
Use a high-quality Static Residential proxy
Two-step API login process (get login_data → get session)
Use session for tweet posting and other operations

1Setting Up Twitter Two-Factor Authentication

Step 1.1: Access Security Settings

Navigate to Twitter Security Settings

Go to your Twitter account settings and click on "Security and account access" to manage your account's security features.

Step 1.2: Find Two-Factor Authentication

Locate Two-Factor Authentication Option

In the Security section, find and click on "Two-factor authentication" to begin setting up enhanced account protection.

Step 1.3: Select Authentication App

Choose the Authentication App Method

Choose "Authentication app" from the available two-factor authentication methods for the most secure and reliable option.

Step 1.4: Begin Setup

Start Two-Factor Authentication Setup

Click "Get started" on the protection dialog to begin the simple two-step process for securing your Twitter account.

Step 1.5: Get Secret Key

Reveal Your 2FA Secret Key

Click "Can't scan the QR code?" to reveal your unique secret key (e.g., "WJ5QV62VGNV") needed for code generation.

Save this secret key securely - you'll need it to generate 2FA codes.

Step 1.6: Copy Secret Key

Save Your Secret Key and Proceed

Copy your 2FA Secret Key and click "next". Twitter will need you to input a "confirmation code" (2FA code).

Step 1.7: Generate 2FA Code

Use OTP Generator to Get Your Code

Open https://otp6.com/, input the secret key from step 5, and get your 2FA code.

The 2FA code is valid for 30 seconds. You must enter it quickly.

Step 1.8: Confirm Setup

Complete 2FA Setup

Input the 2FA code from step 7 and click confirm. At this point, you have successfully set up the 2FA code for your account.

Congratulations! Your Twitter account is now secured with 2FA.

2Get Static Residential Proxy

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Get high-quality Static Residential proxies

Get Static Residential proxy from Webshare.io for reliable and stable connections.

Use the same proxy throughout the entire process (login and posting) for best results.

3Two-Step Login Process

Step 3.1: Initial Login

Use email or username to login, input your proxy settings, and obtain the login_data from the API response.

POST /twitter/login
{
  "username": "your_email_or_username",
  "password": "your_password",
  "proxy": "your_proxy_settings"
}

Step 3.2: Complete Authentication

Use login_data and 2FA Code to Get Session

Use the login_data from step 3.1 and a fresh 2FA code from https://otp6.com/ to complete authentication and get your session.

POST /twitter/login/2fa
{
  "login_data": "from_step_3.1",
  "totp_code": "123456",
  "proxy": "same_proxy_as_step_3.1"
}

4Post Tweets and Perform Actions

Create Tweet API

Use Session to Post Tweets

Use the /twitter/create_tweet API, pass in your session and proxy to post tweets or perform other actions like liking tweets.

POST /twitter/create_tweet
{
  "session": "your_session_from_step_3.2",
  "text": "Hello from TwitterAPI.io!",
  "proxy": "same_proxy_used_for_login"
}

Remember to use the same static proxy throughout the entire process for consistency.

Common Login Issues

Issue 1: Ensure your proxy is correct and working properly.

Issue 2: Double-check that your password is correct.

Issue 3: If email login fails, try using your username instead, and vice versa.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does my session last?

Session duration is controlled by Twitter and depends on factors like your account registration time, proxy quality, and whether you perform any unusual operations.

Will my account get banned?

There is a possibility of account suspension. To minimize risk, avoid behaving like a bot.

High-risk behavior: Newly registered accounts posting large volumes of tweets will likely be banned quickly.

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